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- Ten ways to create a better work-life balance in 2009 Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:11PMAre you starting the year already feeling overworked and overloaded - in a word, stressed? To help all those resolving to create a better work life balance over the next 12 months, Media Week offers 10 ways to make 2009 your most productive and focused year yet.
- Burglars in £80,000 raid at house Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:10PMJewellery and silverware worth more than £80,000 are stolen in a raid on a house in a village.
- Major software companies sued for patent infringement Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:05PMTwenty-two major software and security companies are being sued for alleged patent infringement by a little-known entity now controlling the two patents in question.
- 14:23 (BST), 09/01/2009 mLani Studios launch Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS January 9, 2009 - mLani Studios Inc ... Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:04PMJanuary 9, 2009 - mLani Studios Inc (mLani) today announced that it is aggressively entering into the 2009 video game hardware market with several new high end products for the Nintendo Wii, PC, and Sony PS3 platforms.
- 90 Companies Demo to 1,000+ Journalists, Analysts, Bloggers at ShowStoppers Press Event Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:01PMNinety companies shot new life into the economy last night by introducing and demonstrating new products and technologies for work, home and play to more than 1,000 journalists, analysts and bloggers attending ShowStoppers, the press-only special event during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
- CSI: Bodily fluids Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 2:49PMCops are using DNA from the most unlikely places to solve crimes. In Oklahoma a burglar was caught because he left tobacco-spit stains at the scene of one of his break-ins.
- CyberLink and N-Trig Introduce Next-Generation Multi-Touch Enabled Applications at CES Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 2:46PMCyberLink Corporation (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected media lifestyle, and N-trig, providers of DuoSense™ technology, combining pen and capacitive touch in a single device, announced today that they are developing multi-touch-enabled solutions for PCs worldwide. Both companies see a rapid increase in demand for multi-touch gesture applications as more computer ...
- AP Financial NewsBrief at 1:11 p.m. EST Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:33PMKIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine on Wednesday _ leaving more than a dozen countries scrambling to cope during a winter cold snap.
- JVC intros TV/iPod combos, regular TV sets Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:32PMJVC on Wednesday rolled out the second wave of its TeleDock hybrid TVs as well as a raft of conventional mid-size sets. The 42- and 46-inch P500, as well as the 32-, 42- and 46-inch P300 all improve the TeleDock formula by significantly expanding the functions of the built-in iPod dock. Apple devices connected to the TV can now show their music and video title and other information directly on ...
- "Another Graphics Card Recommendation Thread" Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:31PM1) It would have to be an improvement in terms of framerates etc on my existing, two year old 256mb nVidia 7900GT. 2) It would have to run with a 350w PSU with no problems.
- NETGEAR Unveils Two New Internet-Connected Set-Top Products to Enrich TV Entertainment for Internet Families and ... Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:31PMLAS VEGAS , Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening today, NETGEAR (R) , Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, introduced two new products that enable consumers to enjoy the world of Internet videos and digital entertainment content on their HDTV screens.
- Synology Announces AJAX-Based Disk Station Manager 2.1 Beta Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:27PMSynology has announced the availability of its Disk Station Manager 2.1 beta which further utilizes AJAX technology, adds new mail server capability with 1-click installation Mail Station add-on, enhances the Synology Surveillance Station, storage management, user management, and privilege management, and adds 4 new languages. Once deployed, the new Disk Station Manager 2.1 will enhance the ...
- Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac Delivers WiFi Hotspot Access Management and Screen Sharing Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:57PMSkype has released Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac, the latest version of its internet communications software for Mac users. This new release contains a number of new Skype features, including Skype Access and screen sharing. Both of these features will be built into versions of Skype for other operating systems sometime in 2009. Skype Access is a worldwide, pay-per-minute WiFi hotspot access service ...
- Related Stories: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:56PMFUEL Database on MontaVista Linux Whether building a mobile handset, a car navigation system, a package tracking device, or a home entertainment console, developers need capable software systems, including an operating system, development tools, and supporting libraries, to gain maximum benefit from their hardware platform and to meet aggressive time-to-market goals.
- QPKG architecture Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:56PMNews, views, articles, and discussion on using Linux in mobile and embedded devices.
- A peek at Phoenix HyperSpace Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:54PMPC BIOS giant Phoenix Technologies today launched a fast-booting Linux add-on aimed at PC makers and individual end users. This hands-on review finds "HyperSpace" works to redress slow boot times, WiFi connection hassles, and short battery life, at the cost of hardware and software flexibility.
- Large-size LCD panel shipments decline in Q4 2008, says iSuppli Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:54PM
- Stocks Climb In Mid-Afternoon As Investors Shrug Off Mixed News - U.S. Commentary Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:54PM(RTTNews) - Stocks are showing gains during mid-afternoon action on Tuesday, making little further progress on the mixed bag of economic and corporate news that drove earlier trading.
- CES 2009: HP to launch series of low cost computers Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:53PM This week at the Consumer Electronics Show, Hewlett-Packard will take the opportunity to launch a more inexpensive, energy efficient line of PCs and notebooks. Among the products to debut will be the brand new Firebird desktop gaming PC with Voodoo DNA.
- Dell Inspiron 15 Notebook announced Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:51PM Dell today announced the Inspiron 15 laptop, the latest addition to the Inspiron line of notebooks offering solid performance and ok style at a affordable prices. The Dell Inspiron 15 features a 15.6-inch LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It can be c...
- ATTO Introduces New RAID Products Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:47PMATTO Technology on Monday announced new products aimed at Mac users who need higher-end RAID and storage peripherals. The new...
- Software deletes caches from PC. Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:44PMEast-Tec Eraser 2009 meets/exceeds all US DoD standards for permanently removing information from computers. It protects all confidential information from online predators, helps prevent identity theft, and removes all evidence of computer and online activity. In addition to complete Firefox 3 history files removal, software works with various browsers and peer-to-peer programs. Users can ...
- RFID Reader features USB interface. Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:43PMUSB interface RFID reader is compatible with 13.56 MHz frequency chips such as I-CODE Sli, Mifaere S50 1K, Mifare S70 4K, Mifare Ultralight, Inside 2K, and TI Tag-it. Featuring low power consumption, it is designed to provide read range of up to 30-70 mm. Device inserts into PC or PDA via USB and can be used with variety of RFID applications such as access control, industrial automation, process ...
- PC/104 CPU Module operates over wide temperature range. Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:43PMBuilt upon AMD Geode(TM) LX800 processor and AMD CS5536 I/O chip, Model PFM-541I offers up to 256 Mb onboard DDR333 system memory, two 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 4 COM ports, and PC/104 expansion. Storage needs are met by both IDE and CompactFlash(TM) interfaces. Available in temperature ranges of -25 to 70°C and -40 to 80°C, module is suited for harsh environments. This ...
- Apple fans relieved about Jobs health news Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:41PMAfter months of speculation about his health, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Monday that his doctors believe a hormonal imbalance is to blame for his alarming weight loss.
- Job Description: Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:39PMCollaborates in defining project vendor list.
- Latchaw will be Chamber chairman in 2009 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:45AMMichael Latchaw, area manager of E and B Paving Inc., has been elected chairman of The Chamber of Commerce for Anderson and Madison County board of directors for 2009.
- PASSINGS Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:51AMJett Travolta
- Eye Strain Headaches Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:12AMEasy solutions to ease eye strain and improve your eye health.
- MacSpeech Dictate: Typist in a Box Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:20PMThis speech-to-text program, designed just for Macs, is like having a personal typist.
- Reliance Launches National GSM Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:16PMMUMBAI, India -- Reliance Communications will, over the next few days, launch a nationwide enhanced GSM service covering over 1 billion people. A launch covering 1 billion people in 24,000 towns and 600,000 villages is by far the widest one-time launch.
- Scio Hires New VP of Business Development Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:12PMScio Consulting, a provider of Nearshore Outsourced Product Development (OPD) for ISVs, SaaS and Web companies, has announced a key addition to their executive management team. Scio CEO, Luis Aburto, said that the company hired former MassMutual and Kanbay (now CapGemini) executive Jeremy Beck as VP of Business Development to be responsible for growing sales in the North America region. Mr. ...
- Stay the night: Legado Mitico, Buenos Aires Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:09PMWhile most new hotels in the modish barrio of Palermo Viejo are riding the design wave, arranging minimalist white chairs with frightening precision, Legado Mitico is striking a different pose.
- Chip Stocks Dive in 2008 as Demand, Prices Slide Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:58PMThe U.S. semiconductor industry, notoriously volatile even without the shock of a global economic downturn, was badly hurt in 2008 as prices for memory chips continued their dizzyingly rapid fall and demand for PC microprocessors dropped off amid weaker demand. As such, shares of chip makers and companies serving the sector suffered during the year. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Sector index, ...
- Angry Microsoft admits Media Player code crasher Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:22AM But refutes Windows Media Player vulnerability Microsoft is denying that an alleged vulnerability affecting its Windows Media Player software, identified by a security researcher on Christmas Eve, is a security risk for PC users.
- Local Beat 12/31/08 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:17AMDec. 31Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas will host a “Workforce Center Orientation” at 10 a.m. and a job search workshop on “Interview Tips” at 10 a.m.
- Interesting features of MP Vidhan Sabha Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:06AMMadhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is 52 years old because the first session was held on Dec 17, 1956, in the historic Minto Hall with Pt Kunjilal Dubey as Speaker. The first session of the 13th Vidhan Sabha is proposed to start on Jan 5.
- The sales have had an impact on the top 40 chart Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:53AMthis week, with the likes of Sonic Unleashed, Far Cry 2, Mirror’s Edge - which is a nice £14.71 at Tesco - and Shaun White Snowboarding all rising up a fair few places. Gears of War 2 and GTA IV have also shot upwards, while New Super Mario Bros is back at #36.
- Familiar ground Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:52AMPlay it again, Sam.
- Housing Market Perfect for Online Firms Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:38AMLow mortgage rates, a glut of affordable homes, and big refinance opportunities are creating a data vacuum for online real estate firms.
- Warfare 2.0: Israel Taps Twitter, YouTube Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:38AMAs bombs fall on Gaza, army, diplomats use web tools in PR offensive.
- IPOs Worth $59.5B Pulled in ‘08 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:37AMAlmost twice as many deals pulled as in 2007; China falls behind New York for first time in three years.
- Garden Notebook: Cleaning out the files for a new year Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:18PMIt’s time again for the annual clear out of my garden “miscellany” file. This is where I save newsworthy items I’ve collected over the course of the year from the various bulletins, newsletters, and magazines I read.
- TigerDirect.com and CompUSA to Host 12th Annual Build Your Own PC Race for Charity at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:18PM TigerDirect.com and CompUSA, leading retailers of consumer electronics and technology products, along with AMD and Systemax will once again team up at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show for the 12th Annual Build Your Own PC Race for Charity.
- PC.com Sponsors Intel CES Party, Brooke Burke to Host Red Carpet Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:15PM
- Puppy takes up new search dog job Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:15PMA Dorset search and rescue charity is celebrating the arrival of a new canine recruit - 14-week-old springer spaniel puppy Bailey.
- Composite Discovery Virtualization Tool Reviewed by Bloor Research Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:12PMComposite Software announced that Philip Howard of UK-based Bloor Research evaluated Composite Discovery, which provides search capabilities against structured data that may be stored in multiple locations. Discovery may also be used to search for data and data relationships to support data integration, data governance and other initiatives. Howard’s findings are published as an In-Detail Report ...
- HP Releases New Home Servers for Mac, PC Users Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:11PMHP MediaSmart Servers offer a central location for digital media on a home network...
- Web site predicts winners, losers in gadgets Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:25AMThe Web is full of sites that aggregate prices and product reviews to help shoppers figure out what to buy. But one startup - Retrevo in Sunnyvale - has gone a step beyond that, naming the most sought-after consumer electronics products of 2008 and predicting...
- Tech toys Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:20AMThe Sony HDR-CX12 believes you should never have to say "cheese" again. This small and light camcorder automatically takes still photos whenever anyone in the frame smiles, ensuring that every
